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Situational Analysis and Expert Evaluation of the Nutrition and Health Status of Infants and Young Children in Five Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
(The United Nations University, 10/4/2013)Background. The poor feeding practices of pregnant women, infants, and young children contribute to the burden of malnutrition and subsequently to childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Gaining insight ... -
Sociodemographic Variations in Communication on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS with Parents, Family members and Teachers among In-school Adolescents: a Multi-site Study in Tanzania and South Africa
(National Library of Medicine, 2013-06)Aims: To identify with whom in-school adolescents preferred to communicate about sexuality, and to study adolescents' communication on HIV/AIDS, abstinence and condoms with parents/guardians, other adult family members, ... -
Under Nutrition of Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A Comparison of Cash Transfer Beneficiaries and Non Beneficiaries in Korogocho Slums, Nairobi
(East African Journal of Public Health, 2012-09)OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence and associated factors for undernutrition among the beneficiaries of Kenya Cash Transfer Program compared to non-beneficiaries in Korogocho, Nairobi. Optimal nutrition reduces the ...